Student Supply List:Non-stick craft sheet - LBH has a few small ones to shareHeat tool – LBH has a few to shareStencils of choice - different sizes and styles – LBH has a few to share3-4 favorite coordinating colors of Distress Ink – LBH has a variety to share – If you want specific colors feel free to bring your own.

Blending tools – the minis work great – LBH will have blending foam to useVintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress inks – LBH has to shareBlack permanent fine penRegular Sharpie black permanent penBlack Archival ink pad – LBH has a few to shareBackground stamps script, crackle or small print –LBH has a few to share

Be Inspired: Reverse Confetti -

Cost $25.00

10am-12:30pm or 6pm-8:30pm

For this round of classes, we are going to focus on the many ways

you can use the Sweet Treat Tent Confetti Cut. We will be making

a Single Page Layout, a super simple mini book and a card

that incorporates the Treat Tent.

Come join us for lots of Confetti Fun!!

Student Supply List:Bring your BasicsBe sure to include your paper trimmer, scissors and plenty of adhesive. All items on the basics list are also available for purchase a the Little Blue House.

Call the Little Blue House at 817-431-7930 to reserve a spot. We look forward to creating with you!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Embrace your Creative Passion-- Join us for Art Journaling!

When: Thursday June 26th

Time: 10am-1pm

or

6pm-9pm

"Image Transfer Techniques"

Cost: $25

This month we will be exploring all kinds of image transfers for adding a new dimension to your art journal pages. There are many methods of transferring images and it is not an exact science - the outcome can be unpredictable! Check out the supply list below and bring lots of images - the more you bring, the more you can play! And here's a great source for free images if you can't find any personal images you want to use: www.thegraphicsfairy.com.

Basic Art Journaling Supply List (bring to every AJ class)Dylusions Art Journal with a few pre-gessoed pagesHeat toolScissorsOne or two paintbrushes (1/4"-1" sizes)Black permanent ink pad (Staz On or Archival)Black permanent pen (Faber Castell Pitt Pens in different sizes)Non-stick craft sheetWhite gessoDecoupage glue (Mod Podge or gel medium)This month in addition to the basic supply list above, please bring these items with you:Brayer or bone folder (or both)Water misterSmall disposable plastic tub, like a butter or sour cream containerSmall tube of ready-to-use CLEAR caulk (not the cartridge that requires the caulk gun!)Images copied on lightweight copy paper, not photo paper (color or B&W)(bring at least one sheet of different sized images from your INKJET printer from home - fit on as many as you can as we will be cutting them out; at least one sheet of either the same images or others copied at an office supply store - TONER copies; and a few small favorite magazine images)*Important note: if your image includes text, be sure to make a reverse image so when it is transferred it will read correctly!

Call or Stop by the LBH to Reserve your Spot!Please let us know if you would like us tohold a Dylusion Journal for you!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Check out our upcoming Be Inspired Workshops at the Little Blue House...

Be Inspired: Scraptivity

Come give a creative twist to your everyday scrapbooking & paper crafting. We will show you how to get more photos and journaling on to your projects. There
are many techniques we will share, but you will walk away with a single layout.
This layout was designed to teach you about pockets, tags, flips and folders.
You will also learn how to use the Envelope Punch Board to create file folders.

Be Inspired: Totally Texture In this artsy workshop you will be exploring a variety of ways to add texture to your projects. You will learn how to create layers of fun texture using an assortment of papers, fabrics, lots of lotions & potions while creating a lovely 8x10 canvas incorporating all these techniques! Be prepared to get Messy & have lots of Fun!

Be Inspired: Stencil Magic

Stencils are "on trend" right now and there are so many different ways to use them. In this Be Inspired Workshop, we will be sharing many of these techniques with lots of samples, ranging from very simple and mess-free to mixed media artsy applications. You will create 5 Tags to incorporate in future projects or to use as reference tools. There's something for everyone in this fun workshop!

Be Inspired: Reverse Confetti

For this round of classes, we are going to focus on the many ways you can use the Sweet Treat Tent Confetti Cut. We will be making a Single Page Layout, a super simple mini book and a card that incorporates the Treat Tent. Come join us for lots of Confetti Fun!!

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

PAGE BUILDERS Become an LBH Page Builder in 2014!Page Builders is a program designed by me, Miss Tracy, to help you easily create fabulous layouts for your Scrapbooks! I design and feature 4 NEW double 12x12 layouts each month and create a Page Builder BluePrints (aka Instruction Guide w/photos, cut list, and step-by-step instructions) to go with each layout.

JUNE Page Builder BluePrintsare now available for purchase...Here is a look at the JUNE Layouts:

Adventure LayoutDesigned by: Tracy Pounds

Heroes LayoutDesigned by: Tracy Pounds

Summer BBQ LayoutDesigned by: Tracy Pounds

Besties LayoutDesigned by: Tracy Pounds

You have two great options with our

Page Builder Program:Option 1: Page Builder Kits are available for purchase. They are $20 each and you can pick and choose which layout kits you want. The kits are pre-cut and title, embellishments, etc. are all included in your kit. With the purchase of the Page Builder Layout Kit, you will receive a BluePrint Guide (aka step-by-step instructions, cut list, and photos) for that specific layout kit. It will be emailed to you. Something NEW...You will now be able to create your Page Builder Layout Kits in any of our LBH Buffets. Reservation is required.

Option 2: If you would like to re-create these Page Builder Layouts with your own stash of Papers, we have a BluePrints Only option. You can purchase just theBluePrints (aka step-by-step instructions, cut list, and photos) for these layouts. You will receive BluePrints for all 4 layouts for $10.

Stop by or give us a call to reserveyou Page Builder Kits or BluePrint Guide.817-431-7930

Become a LBH Page Builder.Together we can make it our mission to get those pics out of the box, out of cyber space and onto our pages in 2014!!!

Be sure to check out the Weekend Adventure Inspiration Gallery while you're there...It's over-flowing with amazing projects created by our Front Porch Design Team!

We are also offering something NEW with this Front Porch Kit!

TWO fabulous Specialty Workshops featuring TWO fabulous projects made from the Weekend Adventure Kit! These workshops are ONLY available to our Front Porch Kit: Weekend Adventure customers and you will be supplied with an extras bundle with each workshop. You must bring your Weekend Adventure Kit with you to each workshop.

My Camera: Flag Book

Cost: $20Designed by: Lynette Chiles

Friday, June 13: 10am-11:30pm and 5:30pm-7pmWednesday, June 18: 10am-12:30pm

My ViewFinder: Flip Book

Cost: $30Designed by: Lynette Chiles

Friday, June 13: Noon-3pm and 7pm-10pmWednesday, June 18: Noon-3pm

Join us for these fabulous workshops and receive expert instruction while having fun with your fellow crafters! Please call or stop by to reserve your spot today!